Maersk Training Joins the Armed Forces Covenant to Support Military Personnel Transitioning into Renewable Energy Sector

Maersk Training, a leading provider of safety and technical training for the wind energy sector, proudly announces its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Maersk Training  has been a leading provider of safety and technical training to the wind energy industry for over 12 years and has extensive insight into career pathways for aspiring technicians. Committing to the covenant will allow service leavers and veterans to access this knowledge and inform their career plans when considering wind energy.

As part of its commitment, Maersk Training will collaborate with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and other support organisations to assist military personnel in finding pathways to employment within the renewable energy industry. This includes providing advice, hosting career events, delivering webinars, and organising open days at training centres for cadets and service leavers interested in the sector.

Furthermore, Maersk Training actively employs service leavers and veterans, with over 30% of its UK instructor pool having a military background. The company is committed to offering flexibility to all employees, including reservists and those with essential commitments.

In alignment with the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, Maersk Training in the UK pledges to:

• Promote its status as an Armed Forces-friendly organisation to suppliers, partners, and business neighbours.

• Offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Military personnel meeting job role essential criteria.

• Support the employment of Service spouses and partners through working with Forces Families Jobs.

• Provide flexibility in granting leave for Service spouses and partners before, during, and after deployments.

• Support employees who choose to be members of the Reserve Forces by accommodating their training and deployment.

• Support employees who choose to be Cadet Force Adult Volunteers by accommodating their training and offering adjustments to the working day.

• Offer support cadet units in the local community where possible.

• Actively participate in Armed Forces Day, the Poppy Appeal, Remembrance activities, and other relevant events.

• Offer discounts to members of the Armed Forces Community where possible.

• Raise awareness of the Covenant through events and social media.

• Support Service Charities, including Mission Motorsport.

• Displaying the Armed Forces Covenant logo (with hyperlink) on our website.